Does he have enough seasoning to challenge for an NFL roster spot?
Brian Swinney: R.J. has 4.3 speed and it is legit 4.3 speed. That alone should get him a roster spot. Despite not starting full time until his senior year, he did play in all but one game (52 out of 53) in his career at Utah. He saw the field a lot, so he’s plenty seasoned. ML: He spent a lot of time at Utah as a nickel back. Will that be the best fit for him in the NFL, given his lack of height (5-foot-10)? And if so, how big an advantage will he have because of his experience playing on the interior of the secondary? BS: Nickel coverage fits his game at the moment while he continues to learn the cornerback position and develop himself technically. He has the ability to be a cover corner down the line, but if you put him up against a guy like Larry Fitzgerald right now, he’s going to be overmatched. He’s just not ready to handle an above-average receiver at the moment. Until he has more experience in practice going up against NFL receivers, anything other than nickel coverage is not a
